Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join EnergyHub's Devices Team as a Staff Engineer and contribute to building a clean energy future. You will design and implement core platform features, lead the migration to a microservices architecture, and guide technical initiatives. This role requires extensive software engineering experience, proficiency in Java and other technologies, and strong problem-solving skills. EnergyHub offers a generous benefits package including 100% paid medical for employees, a 401k match, flexible scheduling, and more. The team focuses on collaboration, innovation, and making a positive environmental impact. The role offers opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with prior staff-level responsibilities
• Strong full-stack development experience, including backend, frontend, and relational database modeling and development
• Proficiency in Java (preferably Java 11+) and experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python3)
• Experience with web services, RESTful APIs, and contract-driven development
• Ability to operate autonomously, providing technical vision and guiding the team toward scalable solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of balancing multiple use cases while enabling flexibility

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core platform features that solve for multiple constraints and use cases
• Drive the transition from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based approach, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and improved system resilience
• Lead technical initiatives and provide guidance on data modeling, contract definition, and API development
• Develop back end solutions, ensuring well-structured, high-quality code with automated testing
• Lead the migration from a document-based database to a relational database, focusing on data modeling, schema design, and optimizing for performance and flexibility
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, internal engineering teams, and stakeholders to drive high-impact projects
• Work within real-world constraints to develop creative solutions that maintain platform flexibility and scalability
• Contribute to best practices for CI/CD, data modeling, and iterative development (e.g., PoCs, rapid prototyping, milestone-based execution)
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a strong technical culture of respect, open communication, and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, AWS, and Robot Framework
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
• Frontend experience with Typescript/React and the ability to contribute to UI development as needed
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, iterative value while maintaining execution speed
• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and working on challenging technical problems

Benefits

• 100% paid medical for employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Casual environment
• Flexibility to set your own schedule
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Free Citi Bike membership
• Secure bike rack
• Gym subsidy
• Paid parental leave
• An education assistance program